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Erschienen in: International Urogynecology Journal 9/2016

13.07.2016 | Editorial

Synthetic mesh in pelvic reconstructive surgery: an ongoing saga

verfasst von: Peter L. Dwyer, Paul Riss

Erschienen in: International Urogynecology Journal | Ausgabe 9/2016

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Excerpt

Controversy surrounding the use of polypropylene mesh to treat stress urinary incontinence (SUI) and pelvic organ prolapse (POP) continues and has entered a new phase, with large healthcare companies withdrawing from the area of female pelvic floor surgery either partially (Perigee, Johnson & Johnson) or completely (Astora Womens Health; formerly American Medical Systems). This has occurred because of adverse publicity and cost of medical ligation mainly in the USA. We have covered this issue previously in an editorial and debate [1] but feel further discussion is warranted, having reached this new stage. …
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Metadaten
Titel
Synthetic mesh in pelvic reconstructive surgery: an ongoing saga
verfasst von
Peter L. Dwyer
Paul Riss
Publikationsdatum
13.07.2016
Verlag
Springer London
Erschienen in
International Urogynecology Journal / Ausgabe 9/2016
Print ISSN: 0937-3462
Elektronische ISSN: 1433-3023
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-016-3081-x

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